Negeri Sembilan PN chief Ahmad Faizal Azumu, in launching the state manifesto, pledged to ensure the state government and local councils are free of corruption. (Facebook pic)
SEREMBAN: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has promised to build a sustainable future for youths in Negeri Sembilan if it forms the next state government as part of its manifesto for the Aug 12 polls.
In launching the manifesto, state PN chief Ahmad Faizal Azumu said the coalition will allocate RM2 million a year to help Negeri Sembilan youths venture into e-commerce and agriculture.
“We will also offer a youth entrepreneurship fund to provide digital business or e-commerce training for aspiring young entrepreneurs, with an allocation of RM1 million a year,” said the former Perak menteri besar.
Negeri Sembilan PN also pledged to allocate RM1 million to each district in the state to develop the e-sports industry there, and to provide a RM300 subsidy for youths to obtain Class B2 motorcycle licences.
PN also promised to channel RM2 million annually to maintain and upgrade facilities at religious schools while subsidising school bus fees for students by 20%.
It also plans to set up more childcare facilities in the state and improve on social welfare aid for the elderly, disabled, indigenous people and Felda settlers.
PN also promised to channel RM5 million to bolster Negeri Sembilan’s tourism sector.
It will set up a panel led by experts from various fields to ensure all its pledges are fully implemented.
The coalition also pledged to ensure that the state government and respective local councils are free of corruption.
Other notable pledges in Negeri Sembilan PN’s manifesto:
RM5 million in funds to ensure the state’s food security;
RM1 million in grants to train and upskill women entrepreneurs;
RM300 subsidy for maternity expenses for a couple’s first child; and,
RM15 million to expand the state’s free WiFi network.
